Comparison

IronLog vs GymBro Workout Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IronLog

This app helps lifters quickly log gym sets, track progress with charts and PRs, and manage workout history. It offers features like rest timers, Apple Watch integration, and optional advanced analytics for a streamlined training experience.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging
  • Workout templates
  • Personal record detection
  • Rest timers and notifications
  • Progress charts
  • Apple Watch logging
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Iron Log is a fast, focused workout tracker for lifters who want to log sets without fighting the app. Start a workout, tap through sets, watch your rest timer, and finish with a clean summary. Iron Log keeps your training history, templates, PRs, charts, and Apple Watch logging in one place. Built for real gym flow: - Log weight, reps, notes, warmups, and completed sets quickly - Reuse workout templates that remember your previous weights - Detect personal records as you train - Use rest timers, Live Activities, and notifications between sets - Review workout history by date - Track progress charts for max weight, volume, and estimated strength - Log body measurements alongside training - Import and export CSV files - Start and log workouts from Apple Watch - Save completed workouts to Apple Health when you choose Your data stays yours. Iron Log stores workout data on your device and can sync through your private iCloud. There is no social feed and no account required. Optional Iron Log Pro features include advanced progress charts, full workout history beyond the last 90 days, CSV import, unlimited custom exercises, training schedule, and alternate app icons. Iron Log is for strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and anyone who wants a clean lifting log that gets out of the way.

About

GymBro Workout Tracker

Features
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GymBro is your companion for strength training. Plan your week, record every set in seconds, and see real progress over time. TRAIN WITH STRUCTURE • Follow ready-made programs or build your own • Record sets, reps, rest, and how each session felt • A weekly schedule that helps you stay consistent • An exercise library with clear guidance and your personal history • Body measurements and progress photos START IN MINUTES Pick a GymBro program and begin today, or create a routine that fits your life. No complicated setup. OPTIONAL COACH Train on your own, or connect with a coach who assigns programs, reviews your sessions, and messages you in the app. WHY GYMBRO • Free for athletes • Keep going even without a signal — your session is saved • English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Whether you're new to the gym or chasing your next personal best, GymBro helps you train with purpose and see the results add up.

Screenshots

IronLog4 screens
GymBro Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymBro Workout Tracker at none against IronLog's 1. GymBro Workout Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IronLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GymBro Workout Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IronLog versus GymBro Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronLogGymBro Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuinten SinclairNicolas Devanthery

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IronLog

One-time1
  • IronLog Pro$9.99
None

GymBro Workout Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IronLog free?
IronLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymBro Workout Tracker free?
GymBro Workout Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IronLog or GymBro Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither IronLog nor GymBro Workout Tracker shows ads.

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